Food Access & Impact
SFMNP is open for applications
Virginia Seniors can take home MORE produce from the farmers market with the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)! Applications are open now through September 30th. To participate, you must: Be a Virginia resident Be 60 years or older Have a monthly household between $2,413 for one person, or $3,216 for [...]
Sign Up to Accept SNAP at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference
We’re excited to offer you an opportunity to sign up to accept SNAP at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference—no conference registration or attendance required! This is a chance to sign up at our FNS SNAP sign-up booth for free, separate from conference registration. Please note: This registration does not include conference attendance [...]
LEAP Kids Bucks Program Helps Families Connect with Farmers Market
By Christina Nifong, Communications Manager, LEAP (Local Environmental Agriculture Project) LEAP is a Member of the Virginia Farmers Market Association LEAP Food Access Manager Connie Kenny knew for a long time that she wanted to make farmers markets more engaging for kids. Then, in the summer of 2023, she [...]
A Pivotal Year for VAFMA – a note to members, partners, and supporters
Dear Friends of VAFMA, This has been a pivotal year for the Virginia Farmers Market Association. We have launched and expanded initiatives that have been brewing for years. It is with the deepest gratitude that I share these 2023 highlights with you -- our members, partners, and supporters. These accomplishments [...]
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Virginia
Fresh Produce Vouchers for Older Adults 60+ Are you aged 60 or above? Great news! You may be eligible to receive ten $5 vouchers, totaling $50, to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs from local, participating farmers market vendors. To qualify for the Farm Market Fresh program: [...]
Virginia Farmers Market News – June 2023
News Update In this Issue: Farmers Market Shopper Survey Promoting Virginia's Farmers Markets Eggs at Market Posters for the Senior & WIC Produce Vouchers Produce Farmers: Accepting Senior & WIC Vouchers Upcoming Events & Useful Links Supporting Partners Farmers Market Shopper Survey View your shoppers data in real time We [...]
Food Access & Impact
SFMNP is open for applications
Virginia Seniors can take home MORE produce from the farmers market with the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)! Applications are open now through September 30th. To participate, you must: Be a Virginia resident Be 60 years or older Have a monthly household between $2,413 for one person, or $3,216 for [...]
Sign Up to Accept SNAP at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference
We’re excited to offer you an opportunity to sign up to accept SNAP at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference—no conference registration or attendance required! This is a chance to sign up at our FNS SNAP sign-up booth for free, separate from conference registration. Please note: This registration does not include conference attendance [...]
LEAP Kids Bucks Program Helps Families Connect with Farmers Market
By Christina Nifong, Communications Manager, LEAP (Local Environmental Agriculture Project) LEAP is a Member of the Virginia Farmers Market Association LEAP Food Access Manager Connie Kenny knew for a long time that she wanted to make farmers markets more engaging for kids. Then, in the summer of 2023, she [...]
A Pivotal Year for VAFMA – a note to members, partners, and supporters
Dear Friends of VAFMA, This has been a pivotal year for the Virginia Farmers Market Association. We have launched and expanded initiatives that have been brewing for years. It is with the deepest gratitude that I share these 2023 highlights with you -- our members, partners, and supporters. These accomplishments [...]
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Virginia
Fresh Produce Vouchers for Older Adults 60+ Are you aged 60 or above? Great news! You may be eligible to receive ten $5 vouchers, totaling $50, to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs from local, participating farmers market vendors. To qualify for the Farm Market Fresh program: [...]
Virginia Farmers Market News – June 2023
News Update In this Issue: Farmers Market Shopper Survey Promoting Virginia's Farmers Markets Eggs at Market Posters for the Senior & WIC Produce Vouchers Produce Farmers: Accepting Senior & WIC Vouchers Upcoming Events & Useful Links Supporting Partners Farmers Market Shopper Survey View your shoppers data in real time We [...]